Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingArizona DOT magazine receives 20 awards from IRMAThe Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) magazine, Arizona Highways, recently received 20 awards from the International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA) conference. The magazine celebrated its 90th anniversary last year. “The magazine’s strong showing at the IRMA awards this year underscores the nearly 93 years of publishing excellence at Arizona Highways magazine,” Publisher Win Holden said. […]September 27, 2016DealersYancey Bros. Cat uses SmartEquip for maintenance, repair workflow improvements at rental storesAustell, Georgia-based Yancey Bros. Cat, the oldest Caterpillar dealer in the U.S., has completed the integration of SmartEquip’s Enterprise applications into its Cat Rental Store locations in an effort to boost productivity in multiple operations at these locations. These applications allow automation in service processes and connect fleet owners to manufacturers and dealers with real-time […]September 26, 2016RoadbuildingSnowEx Scrape Maxx gives plows downward force capabilities for hard-packed snowSnowEx has launched the Scrape Maxx accessory kit for the company’s line of snowplows, providing a means to activate downward force when working in hard-packed snow, as well as improve back dragging. The company says the kit is designed primarily for light-truck and regular-duty plows, which allows them to perform on par with commercial-grade plows. “The […]September 26, 2016RoadbuildingS. Carolina ranked no. 1 most cost-effective state highway systemIn its Annual Highway Report, the Reason Foundation found South Carolina to have the most cost-effective state highway system in the country. The report, now in its 22nd year, looks at the performance of these systems in 11 categories that include highway spending, bridge and road conditions, traffic congestion as well as fatalities. This year’s […]September 26, 2016RoadbuildingWyoming awards 9 highway contracts valued at $21 millionThe Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded nine projects valued at $21 million for its September session, including surfacing work on Interstate 80 and I-25. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) says Mountain Construction Company of Lovell, Wyoming, will provide work on two projects for I-80 and one for I-25. This includes a $5.5 million contract […]September 26, 2016DealersUnderground Safety Equipment acquires TrenchSafety and SupplyTrenching equipment rental company Underground Safety Equipment, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has acquired TrenchSafety and Supply, allowing the company to expand into the Mid-South region. The sale was made final September 16. TrenchSafety was formed in 1994 and provides trenching equipment rental and sales, as well as safety and performance consulting for trenching contractors. It has […]September 23, 2016RoadbuildingRhode Island DOT starts second 80-hour bridge replacement this month with McCormick Quarry BridgeFor the second time this month, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will be replacing a bridge in East Providence within 80 hours. The agency will begin the replacement of the McCormick Quarry Bridge starting tonight at 9 p.m. RIDOT says the bridge, built in 1959, has been structurally deficient for more than 20 […]September 23, 2016RoadbuildingOregon DOT projects decreasing agency revenue due to slowing fuel tax collectionsWhile the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) expects a 5.6-percent increase in fuel tax revenue for 2016, it is projecting a slowdown in this growth through 2019, with a decline in collections starting 2020. In its report, “The Future of Transportation Funding: The Forecasted Decline of Motor Fuels Tax and Potential Alternatives,” ODOT says the […]September 23, 2016RoadbuildingNorth Dakota DOT to induct 3 into Highway Hall of HonorThe North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will induct three new members into the North Dakota Highway Hall of Honor on October 17. NDDOT says the Highway Hall of Honor, established in 1974, is designed to recognize individuals making lasting or valuable contributions to the highway system at the local, county or state level and […]September 23, 2016RoadbuildingNevada DOT begins $33.8 million I-15 widening in North Las VegasThe Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has broken ground on an Interstate 15 widening project in North Las Vegas valued at $33.8 million. Las Vegas Paving will serve as the general contractor on the project that will span five miles between Craig Road and Speedway Boulevard. The project includes widening the roadway from four to […]September 22, 2016Previous PagePage 112 of 225Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26
